The Climb - Mt. Shasta (Full Movie)

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A short film of our climb of the Wintun-Hotlum route up the east face of Mt. Shasta in July of 2013. The early snow melt after a heavy early winter snowfall made for interesting conditions during the climb. We had beautiful sunshine and a bit of wind near the summit. Because of some deep early season snow that was just semi-consolidated in the summer sun, the down climb down the east face ended up being a bit on the dangerous side as self-arresting was not easy in those conditions. Join us on the adventure of climbing this stunning peak.
See the precursor film: The South Sister - Skiing the Big Babe at • The South Sister: Skii...

[@sirstrobie2436]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for making this film. I also became a part of Mt. Shasta in 2004 with a group of fellow Marines and a couple of Kyrgyztan officers. This movie has brought me great tears of great memories. If anyone is searching for heaven, its at the summit of any good mountain.

[@doctortelemark]

Thanks for your comments. I too had the privilege of serving our country in 1991 in Iraq. I have found the mountains to be the place I want to retreat to in order to regain perspective on how small we are in the larger scheme of history and to be thankful for a life that allows me to enjoy this creation.

[@robinscotia]

Very well said, you two. Also, thank you for your service.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Ha!! So fun to join you on this trip!!! I took a lot of screen shots as I only recently learned how to do that... Also congratulations you are blessed, from what I understand, after 5000 feet or so, is considered holy ground, And you made it!! 🌄😁♒🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@awayforawhile6647]

The footage is awesome and you have a way with words. Thanks for sharing

[@johnrflinn]

The one advantage of the Avalanche Gulch route in mid June is that you can slide down on your arse from Red Banks for 2000' in a groove made by other climbers. Later in the month it is too rocky. The most dangerous time to climb the Avalanche gulch route is during the August to September months where there are often rock slides in late morning from the sun melting the rocks imbedded in the ice.

[@tanyawilliams5049]

Loved the movie. We are climbing Mt Shasta this year, so it was nice to see the route. The views are breathtaking

[@stevejazzband]

I attempted the climb with my scout troop in 2002. I made it to the big rock before the giant rock at the top of ridge. then came the puke.... only 4 of the 15 members made it to in sight of the summit. this is a real mountain and I've always wanted to come back.... thanks for this video!

[@garykelsberg5089]

Did a similar Shasta route in July a few years ago, although the snow was a bit firmer so we just went straight up from the base camp rather than the loop around the west side (made for a quicker hike/climb - day and a half total). Fun glissade back down! Nice to see familiar scenery. We also only ran into a few folks, and they'd hiked up the bare dirt trail on the west side, no other snow climbers. Thanks for the artistic composition and bringing back memories!

[@jamesliakos]

Beautiful footage. Insightful and informative video. Thank you for putting this together.

[@nathanbarr7439]

Great video!

[@johnkirkhoughton1]

Really cool video. Thanks for sharing. Planning to summit Shasta next month.

[@mrjolieguy8673]

Amazing footage of climbing up the mountain ⛰ I sure enjoyed it ! 😲🤭😵😳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍👍👌🏼 I couldn’t do anything like that for fear of heights But experiencing this vicariously through this video is enough for me LoL 😉✌🏼👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@johntuttle9544]

Thanks for that and glad for your success.

[@ELECTRORAVETECHNO707]

TNX FOR SHARE THIS AWESOME TRIP IN MISTERIOUS SHASTA MOUNT :-)

[@nothingnobody910]

No mention of an underground city...hmmm.

[@InsomniacGrly]

Awesome description and film. I'm climbing mount shasta in a few months. Very very very excited. I love backpacking and peakbagging, but never in ice/snow.

[@joedowning1434]

Great vid. Thank you for sharing!

[@Askleland]

Great video. Well documented and good quality. I plan on climbing Shasta soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@weezie0130]

Thank you for this wonderful and interesting footage.

[@michaelpeak7260]

Nice video . I felt the experience as if I was there on the mountain with you all.

[@ClashingTips]

Mike, you are a stud! That was beautiful and motivational. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndyGoesOutside]

great little film!

[@bossjuggernaut6983]

great video! Thanks for sharing. This mountain is on my list for sure :)

[@garybalanesi610]

Alot of it is mental and physical endurance.. Been to Lake Helen.

[@WonderingAboutThat]

Really loved this! thanks for sharing your climb

[@reflectionOfLyf]

That view of the sunrise 😍

[@alexanderkarakulka7779]

Trying The Summit this spring. Great movie!

[@ronbevens4048]

Climbed Shasta in June, 2015. Camped at bunny flats and started for the summit at midnight. Summited at 11:00. I just got of the plane from sea level, so dealing with the altitude was difficult.

[@sheilagibson3360]

great job! But why didn't you take time to see and film the incredible ice falls? I have tried to make it to the Hotlum ice falls 2 times, but they were closed up by 2017 heavy snow. The stills I have seen of the ice falls totally enchant me!

[@207Param]

Great Video Guys . Loved it 👌❤️👍

[@eleanorpalitsch357]

Thank You All that was WONDERFUL.❤️❤️🙏🙏👍👍

[@TaHoboBob]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@MarchelloGoBro1]

Драйвовый видос. Есть куда стремиться. Мы в августе взошли на Elbrus. А товарищей наших с МЧС эвакуировали. Это был полная *****))

[@1311wevell]

3 times Summit . 1999.2000 and 2001. Wow back in the day.

[@johnjacobs4254]

Nice video! I think going down would be more scary for me than going up.

[@arxch126]

Thank you so much for making this film. So so informative. Just curious, can you recommend d any resources to check the weather on the mountain this week? I know there’ might be a storm coming in (I’m in Ashland) but I don’t know how that affects the Shasta area and the summit. Thanks in advance

[@doctortelemark]

I would use the NOAA weather site to look at the targeted forecast for the mountain. It is quite accurate much of the time. This time of year is not a great season to climb it as the storms are fairly frequent and the routes are pretty exposed to wind.

[@omnilove85]

Beautiful footage btw! :)

[@BigBoyBato]

You guys rock!

[@MtEverest-oi7oh]

I cant wait till I go

[@jameshaxby5434]

Can you see Mount Lassen from the top of Shasta ?

[@davidtate166]

No ropes on this one .maybe on the steep snow field.? Fine climb glorious country.well done.

[@doctortelemark]

Yep, having ropes on the steeper pitch would have been a good idea. The huge drifting of snow from the previous winter loaded the east side in such a way in created a steeper wall then what the topo looked like. A bit nerve wracking in a few spots on the way up. On the way down, it really softened up and felt a bit safer.

[@Vinenator]

I believe Mt. Lassen is considered to be in the Cascade range and therefore "it" anchors the southern extent of the Cascade range.

[@doctortelemark]

yep, a little artist license seeing as Shasta is so huge. Lassen could be the tie down for the anchor.

[@johndoe-fd7rd]

So make a movie about Mt. Lassen

[@olgacotos-aguilar2596]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. A couple friends, and I, will be attempting Mt. Shasta in June. Can you share how it is you guys got prepared physically? Especially how you all prepared for the elevation. Thanks!

[@bratcher71]

So how did your attempt on Mt Shasta go?

[@marknewman3712]

I there a bronze benchmark monument there?

[@doctortelemark]

Mark Newman There is a summit register just off to the west side of the true summit. I can't recall if there was a benchmark there now, I think not.

[@mountainmom3773]

Great movie! Climbing Shasta is a spiritual experience! Good work. May I ask how/where you got the clip of the map (route)? I'd like to include one in my next Shasta video.

[@doctortelemark]

I made in Lightwave with a topo overlay, then the route drawing with After Effects - a bit complicated. You may be able to a similar fly over now with Google Earth now though.

[@annamosier1950]

wow

[@AaronMartinCOOLVIDEO]

Not bad cool video.

[@neoplasia200x]

Great film !! However, I hope you do not mind me pointing out a small correction... the southern most peak/volcano/anchor of the range is actually Lassen Peak and not Shasta.

[@doctortelemark]

Yep, a little artistic license since Shasta is so much bigger, Lassen is a bit more of a side show.

[@mrjolieguy8673]

Did any of you guys have any kind of a weird experience with the legend of the Shasta mountain ? Anything strange noticed? Lights ?or something else like that??..... 🤔🤔🤔🧐😊✌🏼

[@doctortelemark]

Nope, it just a beautiful peak. Very inspiring just to be on it.

[@mrjolieguy8673]

Very cool Awesome video! Thanks for the reply and I’m glad to know all of u had a great time & made it back down safely 👍👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼😉✌🏼😈⛰🏔🗻⛺️🥇🥂🍾🍻

[@piperrsniper]

Nice climb, great film till the fisheye lens was appiled...Fail !!!

[@MrDiggityone]

Nice

[@omnilove85]

musc is amazing who is it?

[@doctortelemark]

I license the music from a couple sources - its in the credits.

[@bnh81]

I'll be there June 2014.

[@brandonjamesstudio]

How was it?

[@lcobut]

When did you do this ? And when would you advice to do it ?

[@doctortelemark]

We did the climb in early July. Normally, the snow level is about 2000 feet lower, about 8000 ft (about 2500m) but the 2013 snow fall was much less than normal. If you in June, plan on a long descent on skis if you have them.

[@johnsimms3957]

They ought to put some wind turbines up there to generate all kinds of clean electricity.

[@MTNADVENTURE831]

+John Simms we need to preserve the wilderness! not destroy it so people can rely even more on electronics.

[@1311wevell]

All snow covered. Glasaid.

[@doctortelemark]

Yes, we glissaded where we could arrest our slide - most of the last 2000 feet.. The snow was so soft and deep on the midsection of the climb, if you planted your ice ax it just kept going down deeper and wouldn't slow you down much.

[@mrjolieguy8673]

I just wanted to let you know I’m the 335th Like 😉✌🏼

[@Dannys99887]

Pike's Peak is almost the same altitude, but you can drive to the top in a car. It's much easier. California should provide a highway to the top of Mt. Shasta.

[@ptbaines]

I was interested until that background music began. Had to move on.

[@pewpew256]

That mountain is 10,000 feet tall

[@p0rtauthor1ty]

My names jeff Poo 14,000

[@maxpatch67]

Excellent video!!!!